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Litigation Value: Approximately $450,000 (depends on how much Meredith’s medical bills are) It is good to be back and last night’s episode was a great start for a promising season! When a manager runs over an employee with a company car on company property, it’s time to contact the finance department about setting aside a […]
Becky Wallace, Head of People at LearnUpon, is a seasoned HR professional with a passion for creating positive and impactful work environments. With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, Wallace has honed her skills in leadership, strategy, and employee development. Before joining LearnUpon, she held key roles at renowned companies like Yahoo […]
By Rosalind Cooper Which party on a construction project is the “constructor”? While some provinces in Canada use this term, other provinces use slightly different terms, such as prime contractor. All are meant to refer to the party at the workplace that has overall responsibility for health and safety on the construction project. It’s generally […]
Employer focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), however well intentioned, needs to be handled properly, or it may have a detrimental effect on the workforce. While many employers promote DEI as “the right thing to do,” it’s essential for DEI success and acceptance that the right thing isn’t done the wrong way. Factors to […]
Even if your company succeeds at diversity recruitment, the work of developing diversity—and taking full advantage of it—is far from over.
Sleep deprivation often conjures images of every day people simply staying up late watching TV, playing video games, or just vegging out on the internet. But what you might not know is that work related stress heavily contributes to a loss of sleep. That lack of sleep then contributes to workplace stress. The cycle is […]
The COVID-19 pandemic opened the floodgates for requests to work remotely as a disability or pregnancy accommodation under state and federal law. Many employers have been unsure how to handle such requests, and there hasn’t been much guidance from the courts on the topic. But that’s changing. Here’s what one Illinois appellate court has to […]
Would it surprise you to learn that 66% of all bankruptcies are due to medical expenses? Even more startling, 80% of these medical-related bankruptcies involve individuals with health insurance. Clearly, there’s a pressing issue that needs to be addressed. This article will outline three essential steps to establish a “medical safety net” for your employees, […]
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule on joint employment should provide clarity and reassurance to businesses, especially those in franchise arrangements, according to attorneys familiar with the risks and benefits of joint employment.
As the traditional role of HR continues to evolve, one thing is clear: HR pros want to be more productive and involved by handling bigger issues that directly impact the company and its bottom line.